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Nika Shakhnazarova

Phillip Schofield's wife Stephanie celebrates 56th birthday holed up in quarantine

Phillip Schofield 's wife Stephanie was forced to celebrate her 56th birthday a little differently than her previous years as she continues to self-isolate with her family.

ITV host Phillip - who revealed he is gay after 27 years of marriage last month - was joined by his two daughters Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24, in making Stephanie's day as special as can be given the circumstances.

Phil, 57, joined forces with Molly and Ruby to decorate their home with birthday balloons before pouring four glasses of Buck's Fizz to kickstart their day.

The pair's daughters both took to Instagram to share snaps from the festivities as they showed stunning 'Happy Birthday' balloons decorate their kitchen.

Phillip announced he was gay earlier this month (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The Schofield family didn't let the lockdown affect their moods, as they managed to celebrate in style - even if that means staying at home all day.

Ruby penned: "Happy birthday mumma", as Molly wrote: "Happy birthday to the best mummy ever."

The day was a nice distraction from the current coronavirus pandemic that has been claiming lives around the world.

But despite the health crisis, Phil is still keeping himself busy with work on This Morning with Holly Willoughby.

The dynamic duo recently explained to viewers why the show is still on air despite the government's decision to implement a nationwide lockdown.

Holly told viewers: "Lets start by explaining, probably actually for the first time ever, why we are here today."

Phillip revealed the government has classed the show as an "essential service" because of the important content they provide to viewers.

He said: "The government has classed us as an essential service for the time being to bring you the latest news on the virus.

"To answer your concerns with our doctors, to offer useful advice and to hopefully lighten the load as only This Morning knows how."

Holly explained they were running with a skeleton staff from now on with lots of people working from home and regular behind-the-scenes services cut back to an "absolute minimum".

Phil was joined by his two daughters Molly, 27, and Ruby, 24, in making Stephanie's day special (Instagram)

The caring presenter called on viewers to ask questions at this worrying time so they could put their minds at rest.

Holly continued: "We’ve got a plan of what we’re doing today, but honestly that plan can go out of the window. If there’s anything that you’re watching, or you’ve seen something, or you’ve got any concerns, please get in touch.

"We’ve got experts, if they’re not in here we can contact them. We can put your questions to them and find out."

She added: "We’re here for you so use us in the best possible way."

Phil concluded: “We’re a pretty flexible show at the best of times, but we’ve never been more flexible than we are now.”

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